Sr. Technical Recruiter

Perplexity
San Francisco, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level technical recruiters comfortable with AI-augmented sourcing strategies, working in San Francisco-based high-growth startups with close collaboration to engineering leadership

Best fit for

  • Mid-level recruiters with startup experience and AI tool proficiency in technical talent acquisition
    — “5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
  • Candidates who have successfully placed top-tier engineers in fast-growing environments
    — “proven track record of successfully placing top-tier technical talent
  • Professionals adept at integrating AI into storytelling and data analysis for recruitment decisions
    — “mastery of storytelling, steeped in a comprehensive understanding of the AI market

Things to consider

  • Requires adaptation to a fast-paced startup environment with rapid process iteration
    — “fast-paced startup setting
  • Commitment to continuous learning about emerging AI recruiting tools and market trends
    — “stay ahead of industry trends, emerging AI recruiting tools

How to stand out

  • Quantify AI-driven sourcing success with metrics like time-to-hire reduction or candidate pool expansion
    — “using them to find signal others miss and to move faster than the market
  • Demonstrate experience with Ashby ATS and AI-enhanced candidate engagement workflows
    — “Fluency with varied ATSs (Ashby preferred)
  • Highlight data analysis projects that improved hiring decisions or reduced attrition rates
    — “analyze recruiting metrics and refine processes, using AI to turn data into faster, smarter hiring decisions
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful placement of top-tier technical talent
  • implementation of innovative sourcing strategies
  • enhanced candidate experience
Typical background
5+ years of technical recruiting experiencehigh-growth startup environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical RecruitingFull-cycle RecruitingAi-augmented SourcingCandidate Experience ManagementHiring Process OptimizationStakeholder Management

Preferred

AI ToolsATS FluencyData-driven Decision MakingStorytelling

Stack & domain

AI ToolsFull-cycle Technical RecruitingAtss (ashby Preferred)Analytical And Data-driven Decision-making SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProactiveFlexibleAnalyticalAI MarketTechnology Landscape

About the role

Original posting from Perplexity via Ashby

We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner closely with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a full-cycle technical recruiter in high-growth environments. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management skills, creative AI-augmented sourcing strategies, and the ability to deliver high-quality hires in a fast-paced startup setting.

Beyond the expected; this role requires both a superior level of operational wizardry; and a mastery of storytelling, steeped in a comprehensive understanding of the AI market and technology landscape. You won't just keep pace with how AI is reshaping recruiting, you'll be the one putting those tools to work, using them to find signal others miss and to move faster than the market.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging AI tools to surface, engage, and attract top technical talent at scale
  • Use AI to sharpen every stage of the funnel, from drafting compelling outreach to mapping talent pools and identifying non-obvious candidates
  • Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and updates
  • Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and team dynamics
  • Negotiate job offers and close candidates
  • Analyze recruiting metrics and refine processes, using AI to turn data into faster, smarter hiring decisions
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging AI recruiting tools, and best practices in technical recruiting

WHAT YOU BRING

  • 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
  • Experience working at a high-growth startup
  • Proven track record of successfully placing top-tier technical talent
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing, screening, or candidate engagement
  • Fluency with varied ATSs (Ashby preferred)
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Proactive, flexible, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Source: Perplexity careers (Ashby)

Similar roles